6-Day Northern Lights Tour from Fairbanks: Chena Hot Springs and Arctic Circle | 4 Chances for Aurora Viewing | 14 Pax Small Group

Fairbanks is one of the world's best places to watch the aurora, because there are more than 243 days of the year when the aurora will appear. Since Fairbanks is only 310 kilometers away from the Arctic Circle and is surrounded by mountains, it can avoid bad weather and create good environmental conditions for aurora viewing. Therefore, many aurora hunters will gather here to enjoy it. Additionally, Fairbanks' low precipitation and distance from coastal areas contribute to consistently clear nights. All these combined variables make Fairbanks an outstanding destination for viewing the aurora borealis. There are also many newlyweds who choose this place as their honeymoon destination because of the ancient legend that "seeing the aurora will lead to happiness for a lifetime”. Our guides will take you to the best aurora viewing area to chase the aurora according to the weather conditions. They will introduce you to the aurora and instruct you in camera parameter set-up and aurora borealis shooting techniques to help you take stunning aurora photos.

- Hotel check in time is after 15:00.
Aurora Viewing
- 21:50, Departure from hotel lobby to aurora viewing activity center. You can relax in the cabin waiting for the northern light with coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and a variety of snacks. Once the Aurora is out, you can enjoy this magical phenomenon right from inside the cabin or by an outdoor spacious viewing area.
- 2:00am back to the downtown hotel.
Special note: If you are unable to catch the 21:50 aurora viewing shuttle, you will be deemed to automatically abandone this chance and the viewing cannot be rescheduled.
   

【Museum of the North】 - The Museum of the North is located on the Fairbanks Campus of the University of Alaska. The whole body is white, and it blends with the surrounding snow in winter, which is chic and artistic. Dramatic architecture and new exhibit galleries make the museum an extraordinary destination. There are specimens of animals living around the Arctic Circle, as well as the lifestyle and status of the local aborigines. The most attractive are those exhibits that can be touched by hand, which will enrich your sensory experience and make your travel experience more memorable. In addition, our tour guide's vivid explanation of the exhibits will make your trip to the Museum of the North worthwhile.
* Closed on Thanksgiving, Xmas, and New Year.
【Santa Claus House】 - Walking on the streets of Arctic Village, it seems like walking in a fairy tale world. The street lights are all in the shape of red and white candy bars. The main street in the area is also called "Jingle Street", the name comes from the sound of the bells as Santa Claus passes by in his sleigh. The 16-meter-high giant Santa Claus statue, the 2-meter-high polar bear and elk, and many Christmas trees are all good choices for taking pictures. You can also send a postcard from the North Pole.
* In winter, the Santa Claus hut in Arctic Village is only open at a fixed time. If the Santa Claus hut is closed, you will visit the Arctic town (North Pole).
- 13:50 Depart from hotel.
- 14:30 Visit Museum of the North, which is located on the Fairbanks campus of the University of Alaska. If the Museum of the North is closed, you will go to Thompson Memorial Center.
- 16:00 Visit Santa Claus House.
- Around 17:00 finish the tour and return to the hotel.
- During the day, you can choose the optional activities that you like or just rest on your own.
- 22:00, Depart from the hotel and our experienced tour guide will take you to the wilderness, away from the light pollution of the urban area to chase the trail of the Aurora. Aurora is a natural landscape that cannot be forecasted. When the aurora appears in the sky, our tour guide will stop and let you take pictures and enjoy the aurora; or take you to a place with super high visibility to stop and wait for the aurora. Along the way, the guide will explain the knowledge of the aurora, camera parameter adjustment and the aurora borealis shooting skills to help you take wonderful photos of the aurora. Because it is an out-door tour, there are no toilets and hot drinks. If you need to use the restroom, please inform the tour guide, and we will arrange that for you.
- 2:00am back to the hotel.
If you choose not to participate in optional activities, you will have free time during the day. In the evening, we'll organize an aurora hunting tour:
- At 21:50, our experienced guide will pick you up from the hotel and take you into the wilderness or to a high-visibility location to wait for the aurora.
- At 02:00am, you'll return to Fairbanks city, ending an unforgettable day.
 
 
 

Today you can enjoy your free day or participate in our carefully prepared winter snow activities at your own expense.
【Ice Fishing】
【Snowmobile】    *If the optional activity is scheduled after checking into the Borealis Camp, only the 【Borealis Basecamp Snowmobile】 option is available.*
【Dog sledding】    *If the optional activity is scheduled after checking into the Borealis Camp, only the 【Borealis Basecamp Dog Sledding】 option is available.*
【Chena Hot Springs】
【Arctic Circle Fly-drive Adventure】
【Arctic Circle Land Adventure】
 
 
 

The Borealis Basecamp is located on the outskirts of Fairbanks. On the outskirts of the mountains without buildings, away from the pollution of city lights, you can have the best aurora observation experience here.
Take Borealis Basecamp shuttle to the campsite on 15:00. After arriving at the camp, you can store your luggage at the front desk. The check-in time is after 16:00. Today you will enjoy a full day of freedom. Borealis Basecamp provides a variety of winter activities, please see the additional services: snowmobile etc.
* Please note that if the dog sledding experience is not possible due to insufficient snow, it will be replaced with a dog pulling experience, and there will be no price difference to refund.
 
 
  
  
 

The Borealis Basecamp is located on the outskirts of Fairbanks. On the outskirts of the mountains without buildings, away from the pollution of city lights, you can have the best aurora observation experience here. Today you will have a dog sledding experience at Borealis Basecamp, the specific time of the activity is subject to notice by the staff. In addition, Borealis Basecamp has plenty of other wonderful winter activities for you to choose from: snowmobiling, reindeer meet & greet, etc. Check out the optional activities for details.
* If the dog sledding experience cannot take place due to insufficient snowfall, it will be replaced with a dog cart experience with no refund of the price difference. Please be advised.

Today is your last day for the trip. Check out time is 11:00. Please reserve the airport shuttle at the front desk in advance.